External Services

Head Start

The Head Start/Early Intervention Department administers the District’s Head Start (HS) Program, a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services to economically disadvantage children and families.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant woman.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

The Head Start/Early Intervention Department administers the District’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program, a State funded program that offers free instruction to Florida four-year-olds.

Important Information about Entering Kindergarten after Head Start/Early Head Start & Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)Selection for a Head Start/Early Head Start & VPK/Enrichment program at a school does not guarantee placement for Kindergarten at the same school. If your child is selected or offered a seat in a Head Start/Early Head Start & VPK/Enrichment class that is not your boundary school,you must apply for and receive a reassignment in order for your child to attend Kindergarten at the same school. To learn about the reassignment process, please visit the School Choice website.

Children with disabilities, homeless and Foster Care children, who meet all other requirements, are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents

Documents Needed To Apply

Proof of age (child’sORIGINALbirth certificate or passport)

Proof of guardianship, if applicable

Parent/guardian photo identification

Proof of Broward County residence (domicile)

Proof ofALLHOUSEHOLDINCOME FOR PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEARORPAST 12 MONTHS

Examples of acceptable income documentation for each family member

Pay stubs with year-to-date income forfullyear (previous year)

W-2 Forms for full year (previous year)

Income Tax Form 1040 (previous year)

Unemployment Compensation Records

Public Assistance records (TANF, W.A.G.E.S.) with amounts and dates received

Notarizedwritten statement fromemployer

Retirement benefits records

Supplemental Security Income records (SSI) Award Letter

Social Security Benefits (SSA) Award Letter

Veterans benefits records

Child Support/Alimony records

Worker’s Compensation records

Military allotment records

Training stipends

Grants, fellowships, scholarships

Please be aware of the following: Broward County Head Start/Early Head Start has a limited number of available slots and applying does not guarantee that your child will be enrolled. Enrollment is based on eligibility and the needs of the child/family. To be accepted, your child needs to meet the age and income requirements. Please read these guidelines before starting the online application. 2019 Federal Poverty Guidelines (coming soon). For more information, please email us at headstart@browardschools.com or call 754-321-1961.